[NCUC-EC] Concerns Regarding NCUC Decision-Making and Session Legitimacy

[Benjamin Akinmoyeje]

Dear Amin,
Thank you for sharing your concerns, Amin. However, the language you've
used in English seems quite strong. I understand the multilingual nature of
ICANN MH, and I would appreciate it if you could kindly take a moment to
carefully listen to your choice of words.

Our guiding principle is the bylaws, and to the best of my knowledge, I
have always acted in full accordance with them. Here’s what the bylaws say
regarding meetings:

The Chair is elected by the NCUC membership and is responsible for the
overall administration of the Constituency. Specific duties include:
1. Overseeing the establishment and management of the email lists required
by the Bylaws;
2. Arranging meetings and their facilities;
3. Establishing and managing the Constituency website;

I requested your support in creating a meeting agenda, but you declined. At
no point have I violated the bylaws; I have simply adhered to a
collaborative process and fulfilled my mandate as the chair NCUC.

During my outreach to local communities in Istanbul, I was frequently asked
about meeting agendas. In response, I drafted one as part of my effort to
secure a speaker. Given that the agenda was merely a draft and subject to
review, how is this an issue? At best you could have made an input to the
draft agenda.

I believe it's important to be careful with our choice of words. It's
particularly concerning when a concern is raised without offering a clear
alternative. I am committed to fairness and consensus-building, and when
consensus isn't possible, compromise is necessary for us to make progress.

On that note, I’m unclear about what you mean when you say I have caused
confusion that led to the mistakes mentioned earlier. Could you please
clarify this and explain what you’re trying to convey and what you intend
to achieve?


Kind regards,
Benjamin

On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:03 AM Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Executive Committee Members of NCUC,
> I’m reaching out to address a recent issue regarding our collaborative
> process in NCUC decisions.
> I feel that Benjamin has been making decisions independently, without
> adequately engaging the Executive Committee or considering the input we've
> provided, including suggestions from my recent emails. I regret to point
> this out, but this is what occurred!
>
> I want to bring to your attention that in my October 17 email, I raised my
> concerns and my discomfort because I received a copy of the agenda of the
> NCUC Outreach session at ICANN81 from someone outside the executive
> committee! The agenda, prepared and shared by Benjamin on October 7,
> coincides with the same time when Pedro, Benjamin, and I are working
> together to organize the session!!!! This lack of transparency has caused
> some confusion, especially with mistakes that I have highlighted previously.
>
> Given these circumstances, I feel compelled to question both the legality
> of this approach and the legitimacy of the NCUC Outreach Session planned
> for ICANN81.
>
> I appreciate your prompt response and support in addressing this matter,
> as I believe it’s essential for us to work together with transparency and
> mutual respect.
> Best regards,
> Amin
>
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